Lagavulin 8 Year Old Scotch
Pure Islay peat smoke and bright citrus intensity
A remarkably focused and vibrant expression, this eight-year-old single malt honors the historic 1886 visit of legendary whisky writer Alfred Barnard. It bursts with clean, citrus-scented peat smoke, coastal salinity, and a surprisingly sweet, warming finish.
Pairs with
Oysters on the half shell or heavily charred ribeye steak
Wood-fire grilled portobello mushrooms with rosemary and sea salt
Sharp vintage English Cheddar or Roquefort blue cheese
Origin & serving
Islay, Scotland
Glencairn glass
Room temperature (64-70F)
Founded in 1816 by John Johnston, Lagavulin has long been a benchmark for Islay single malts, celebrated for its uncompromising, peat-forward style. The 8 Year Old expression was originally released in 2016 to celebrate the distillery's 200th anniversary and became a permanent portfolio fixture due to its critical acclaim.
The legendary Lagavulin Distillery sits on Islay's south coast, where its pear-shaped stills and slow distillation create an famously rich, oily character. Aged in refill American oak casks, this expression showcases the intense, elemental spirit of Islay in its purest youthful state.
